
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 VRNMOT history
LR05 VRN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 107,215 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VRN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VRN was last recorded at 107,215 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,215 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,215 miles
- 2024 – 102,999 miles
- 2023 – 100,071 miles
- 2022 – 96,184 miles
- 2021 – 93,534 miles
- 2020 – 91,784 miles
- 2019 – 89,510 miles
- 2018 – 85,428 miles
- 2017 – 81,638 miles
- 2015 – 75,788 miles
- 2014 – 63,686 miles
- 2013 – 59,595 miles
- 2012 – 54,445 miles
- 2010 – 49,529 miles
- 2009 – 43,180 miles
- 2008 – 26,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake did not lock on RBTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,215 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 107,215 miles
- Test number
- 652442547821
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake did not lock on RBT
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Fail107,215 miles (+4,216)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,215 miles
- Test number
- 644227350160
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake did not lock on RBT
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass102,999 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 102,999 miles
- Test number
- 921828803375
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corrosion
Fail102,999 miles (+2,928)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,999 miles
- Test number
- 252104499521
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corrosion
Pass100,071 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,071 miles
- Test number
- 101997090352
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,070 miles (+3,886)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,070 miles
- Test number
- 532657713229
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and close 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,184 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 96,184 miles
- Test number
- 416308728896
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose lens loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,184 miles (+2,650)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,184 miles
- Test number
- 267789595316
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose lens loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,534 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 93,534 miles
- Test number
- 533563257799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,534 miles (+1,750)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,534 miles
- Test number
- 773441713317
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,784 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,784 miles
- Test number
- 531105069121
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail91,784 miles (+2,274)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,784 miles
- Test number
- 379891674763
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass89,510 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,510 miles
- Test number
- 400338164504
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,510 miles (+4,082)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,510 miles
- Test number
- 262599491636
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,428 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,428 miles
- Test number
- 781193831849
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail85,428 miles (+3,790)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,428 miles
- Test number
- 649100003696
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,638 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,638 miles
- Test number
- 927868623582
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail81,633 miles (+2,518)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,633 miles
- Test number
- 833046819846
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass79,115 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,115 miles
- Test number
- 311106533106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
Fail79,115 miles (+3,327)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,115 miles
- Test number
- 950926179350
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
Pass75,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,788 miles
- Test number
- 138269947551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,788 miles (+5,809)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,788 miles
- Test number
- 714054631276
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass69,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,979 miles
- Test number
- 728905015083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,979 miles (+6,293)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,979 miles
- Test number
- 977095315028
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,686 miles (+4,091)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 63,686 miles
- Test number
- 829691824081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,595 miles (+203)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,595 miles
- Test number
- 516998913001
- NoteBoth front tyres bad cuts to sidewalls [no cord exposed at present time]
Fail59,392 miles (+4,947)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,392 miles
- Test number
- 197067013497
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres bad cuts to sidewalls [no cord exposed at present time]
Pass54,445 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,445 miles
- Test number
- 425164622008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail54,394 miles (+4,865)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,394 miles
- Test number
- 979749912098
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,529 miles
- Test number
- 841447120355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,529 miles (+6,349)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,529 miles
- Test number
- 400001820331
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,180 miles (+6,181)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,180 miles
- Test number
- 352000959322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,999 miles (+10,064)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,999 miles
- Test number
- 643960199001
- NoteFront and rear brake pads 80% worn
Pass26,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,935 miles
- Test number
- 410021998035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VRN
- Does LR05 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VRN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VRN?
- The MOT on LR05 VRN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 VRN done?
- LR05 VRN was recorded at 107,215 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,547 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VRN has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VRN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 VRN find?
- LR05 VRN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear parking brake did not lock on rbt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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